HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Screened UCITS ETF USD Accumulation

HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Screened UCITS ETF USD Accumulation is an exchange-traded fund that aims to replicate the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Universal Screens Index. This index comprises small-cap companies from a diverse array of emerging market countries, providing broad exposure to dynamic and rapidly growing businesses often overlooked by large-cap indices. The fund employs a physical full replication strategy, directly holding all constituents of the underlying index and reinvesting any earnings, as indicated by its accumulating distribution policy. A notable feature of this ETF is its integration of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) criteria, filtering its holdings to include only companies meeting specified sustainability standards. The sector allocation is broad, with significant weights in information technology, healthcare, and industrials, among others. Geographically, Taiwan, India, and South Korea are the largest contributors, emphasizing its pan-emerging market reach. With a total expense ratio of 0.35% and assets under management of approximately 37 million euros, this fund plays a specialized role for investors seeking targeted, sustainable exposure to small-cap equities across global emerging markets.